I really like cheese... they are exceptionally talented musicians, but I was disappointed when I heard the comment about Jesus and Christianity. First of all, the Bible is the only book from Ancient Greek and Roman society that has thousands upon thousands of manuscripts to give it textual integrity -- all of which are in agreement except for some scribal errors and small changes that do not affect the overall message. Second, Jesus explicitly said that you must look to Him for life. We can search inside ourselves all we want, but we cannot fix what is broken. People are made to have a relationship with the creator just like an automobile is meant to run with gasoline and oil. When we do not function according to our intended design we experience discord in life. Furthermore without fixing the broken state of our spirits/ minds we will not be able to live as we ought or make wise judgements regarding our fellow men. Love is the answer...but a price had to be paid for the depravity of mens' souls. The judgement was poured out on Jesus Christ at the cross( verifiable by historical non-Christian sources as well) Your sin for his righteousness...the only way into God's kingdom. The Creator loved His creation so much that He walked among us as a despised and rejected man... the one who had the answers was treated like a miser. He became a curse for us... willingly accepting the judgement upon sin ( death), so that He might give those that come to Him life. In the end... only the truth will remain.

watching the guy at the beginning get pelted with glowsticks was hillarious

There are some serious doubters here, and I doubt them. This is one of the best cheese shows ever. Who cares if it's Halloween.

i'm over at http://stringcheeseincident.com/trickortreat/ right now listening to the covers of 'hot in herre' and 'walking on the moon' and it's really got me in the hulaween spirit. unfortunately there isn't going to be one this year (obviously) but this box set is the next best thing! 9 CDs featuring 7 of their cover sets and plenty of other nuggets from those shows. there are some pretty solid bonuses as well -- signed & numbered print of the artwork, mini reproductions of 6 commemorative posters, photo booklet and exclusive download content from other hulaween shows not featured in the set. oh, and free shipping on all preorders instead of dropping 20 bucks after the 27th. seriously... check it out.

But I hate the band name with a passion for some reason, I am sure most people do.

Well i would have to say that this show, being my 3rd hulaween under my belt and i rocked the casbah with cheese this night, was very energetic with everyone gettin down as planned. Especially when the peak experience parade came right threw our crowd, shocked at what they experienced. Man i love it when SCI goes all out like this. Peak needs to happen at every music concert with a theme. I can only dream of celebrating at least one more show. peace,ed

if you are a republican, or a neo-conservative, or a part of any other political group that promotes war, hatred of the less fortunate, and policies that are harmful to the environment... why would you go to a cheese show?! The "incidents" that string cheese puts on at festivals and shows are a way for people who LOVE to come together and live peacefully with each other,and the world around them, andenjoy concious, positive, music. Many of the lyrics to SCI songs are about preserving the environment, loving your neighbor regardless of race, sex, or creed ("come as you are"), and thinking outside the box (through mind expansion)that our republican administration would like to keep you in.

well maybe you should hide in a hole until the revolution is over

Music brings people together, it is a dynamic force that will be with us no matter what happens. Politics contain so much division, they really should have no place in music. I do realize much of the 1960's music was politically charged, but the '60's were definitely an exception. I love SCI, but the political rants I could do without. I did not attend this show, but I would have been a little upset had I attended.

This show was kickin'. From the awesome political songs to the killer halloween jams. These guys rock!!! Rock the Casbah was sick!!! I was there and it was an all around blissful experience. Keep on jammin!!!!

This was a great show - politics injected or not - the music was great, the setlist was over the top, the boys were on and if you didn't have a good time that was your own damn fault.

That said........

All of you wild-eyed, mouth foamers on either side of the political aisle are way too caught up in your own demagoguery (okay, apologizes to Mrs. Wamsley - my 4th grade english teacher). Dudes and dudettes, it's not about the politics - it's about the music. Feel free to express your political views in whatever way you wish but understand this - both liberals and conservatives enjoy the Cheese. I'm a hard core conservative, Republican. No I'm not a Nazi and I don't have a pair of jack boots in my closet (there are several guns though ;P) I really dig the Cheese and so do both of my adult children (21 and 18 if you care) Despite the differences in our political views, I think it is pretty freakin' cool that when I am at an Incident I am enjoying the music just as much as someone who is at the other end of the political spectrum from me. How cool is that? Just enjoy the show, enjoy the time together and celebrate the freedoms we all have (and many take for granted). I for one greatly appreciate the fact that in this country we can all disagree - all I ask is that we disagree repectfully and maintain a semblance of human dignity towards each other whether you are wearing dreads and a hemp skirt or a Hart, Schaeffner and Marks suit with Johnston and Murphy shoes. Recognize and celebrate our differences as a freedom that does not exist anywhere else in this world. It's so much better than worrying about whether or not the guy next to you wants to cut off your head because you aren't "like" him and think differently than he does.

So all of you who use this venue for spewing hate and name calling because others out there think differently from you, look deep within and chill out!!

Peace - Be Well All.

"There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint. " Denis Diderot

I am a new listener to this band and i gotta say this band is very good when it comes to groove and jamms. Thats one thing and then they put in the political statements in this show witch takes the show to another level.All I got to say is this band stands for something good and thats what we all should stand for.

Speak your mind

The covers are fantastic. The jams are great. I don't know what some hear expect, but the sound quality is as good as it gets.

Great Political Musicians: CSN & Young, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, The Clash, Pete Seeger, Woody and Arlo Guthrie, and STRING CHEESE INCIDENT.

..and one mediocre one: Ted Nugent!

This is fun and gets way more jammy at the end. Bravo!

Nadia's Jam in set 3 is really good, but i can not find any other versions of this song. DOes anyone know the official name of the song?

I must say aside from the political ranting, this was one of the better shows I've seen. The second set of covers was unreal and Nershi's electric tone was money. Also the parade was one of the coolest visual aspects of a show I've ever seen.

Pretty good jams in there. However, I must say if I was under the influence of any psychadelics I might have totally freaked the fuck out hearing all the political rants. I also feel the political rants take away from the flow of the show. Who cares how you feel about politics, but when you're at a party its generally a faux paux to discuss. People want to just have fun, dance their asses off, and groove to the funkeh melodies. Cheese should have respected that and left the commentary to a minimum.

i think it was a great idea to make it political, after all you must have known it was going to be like that when it was called the WePubliCan convention. i am incredibly happy they skipped tinder box, that is one song that shalt not be played mas. best show ever...
nevermind

First let me say that I am a jam fan from the days before and SCI is a worthy band to carry the tradition on. This is a show that is well worth the download, if you like jam bands.

In this forum people are supposed to focus on the music and not politics. Anyone with half a brain, myself included, can easily get the music without most if not all of the political ranting.

True SCI fans should lay off the band and eachother and enjoy the groove of which there is plenty in this show.

Having said all that, I applaud the Cheese for sharing their views.

Traditionally all sci Hulaween shows are themed and this one is no different. After listening to this masterful recording I was very impressed. The Cheese sounded like they wre having fun and it sounded like Peak Productions did a fantastic job. Those who attended should be happy they did. What a fun show.
Peace

OK guys I am big Cheese head but really i was at the show and for a halloween how i really didnt think this was really that special of a show. To tell ya'all the truth i would have rather been at the 2 UIC shows in chicago. I really think this show is way to over rated.
Keep the scene goin guys Peace

Hate to break it to you guys but don't you think it's a bit contradictory to go to a string cheese show and say that you don't want hippies to speak thier mind. What the hell do you think a string cheese show is. . . . last time i checked it was bunch of hippies speaking their mind. It just so happens that probably 97% of that crowd was stoned off their ass so it is very very contradictory for a bush fan to go to a hippy show considering hippies are liberals. If you don't like string cheeses political views then don't listen. The show is excellent!

Hmmmmmmm, Wowwwww, I can REALLY see that the past three posts weren't there....SHUT THE FUCK UP IF YOU DON"T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT WENT DOWN AT THIS SHOW!!! Any Tour Kid will tell you that this was, regardless of the political overtones, the best or 2nd best show of the year.
So listen people, if you just want the music then skip the "delegations" and you won't even hear political stuff. I cannot emphasize enough how good this fall tour was and how monumental this show was.It'll go into history as one of those places you wish you'd been, that's a promise. So leave your low expectations you got from all these haters at the door at walk out into that warm, bright, musical adventure...they really, really gave their all.

LOVE

Feel free to pass on this show. SCI always has great music on stage and this show is no different, but it's the political commentary that really takes the life out of it. Furthermore, it's one thing to share political ideas but to do so in the way they did is just bad taste. The last thing you want to hear when you are chillin out to some Cheese is political propaganda, so I recommend you pick a different show to enjoy; just don't let this one blemish ruin your hunger for Cheese!

This is a pretty nice show as far as the music goes, but the mixing of politics with entertainment is frankly quite sickening. Most of the people attending cheese shows would be offended by nader, so going after bush is a little unnecessary. Plus anyone serious about politics should look for some better influences than these guys. Nice music though

I don't know what exactly other reviewers were listening to, but this show was terrible. the 1st and 2nd sets were so weak, and when you combine that with all that political crap, you end up with a miserable experience. the 3rd set was pretty good, but the bad taste that stuck after the beginning doesn't make up for it.

The only thing worse than "hippies" speaking their mind is idiotic posters with poor grammar. Tell your mommy to take you school, moron.

Yeah, Michael Moore is definately part of the "Hollywood Elite". Whereas say....Toby Kieth, is not. I get it. But seriously, if you had no idea that the guys from Cheese were liberal until you heard this show there is something seriously wrong with you. It was the eve of the election, and people were excited about a chance to change the direction of the country, (even Warren Haynes mentioned the presidant in Gov't Mule's show that same night) sometimes you just need to chill out and let shit like this slide man. I've only started to get into SCI recently, but this is the best show I've heard yet. Peace Train is a treat, Revolution is great, and Feel-like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die-Rag was fucking amazing. But what really blew me away was Take the Power back. Whoa! Didn't see that one coming. Sound quality is excellent.

you just got down graded in my book sci! your now down with the hollywood crowd, happy now, your comments did alot, speaking to your audience isnt going to do it, most dont even pay taxes and they have the biggest mouth, u so called hippies, all u are is a bunch of hiporcits, on another hand good show, just shut up and play music, we payed for that, not to hear your views on the matter, why dont u bring out your boy, michael moore next time.

all you guys talking about politics should check out the the IMPRESSIONS from red rocks show 7-10-2004 you'll forget all about your anger YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINED

** Cheesus Freak, I'm sorry to offend you this is purely directed at Lizardgump's post. I get very offended when someone belittles a band and what they stand for.

awesome show quality is a little lacking, but if you don't like the political theme get the fuck out man, seriously u need to stay at the jessica simpson shows were ur kind is accepted.

sorry to all who dont want to hear this stuff but i have trouble letting things like this go

I pledge no allegiance, nigga fuck the president's speeches
I'm baptized by America and covered in leeches
The dirty water that bleaches your soul and your facial features
Drownin' you in propaganda that they spit through the speakers
And if you speak about the evil that the government does
The Patriot Act'll track you to the type of your blood
They try to frame you, and say you was tryna sell drugs
And throw a federal indictment on niggaz to show you love
This shit is run by fake Christians, fake politicians
Look at they mansions, then look at the conditions you live in
All they talk about is terrorism on television
They tell you to listen, but they don't really tell you they mission
They funded Al-Qaeda, and now they blame the Muslim religion
Even though Bin Laden, was a CIA tactician
They gave him billions of dollars, and they funded his purpose
Fahrenheit 9/11, that's just scratchin' the surface -Immortal Technique

THIS SHOW FUCKING ROCKED I DONT KNOW HOW YOU PEOPLE CAN COMPLAIN POLITICS ARE A PART OF LIFE

...we live in a wonderful country that allows us to express our opinions and (ligitimate) concerns wherever and whenever we please (though there are many in our system that wish to see this right revoked). If the Cheese wish to express or allow others to express their concerns at THEIR show, then that is their right, whether you agree with it or not! The minute we start putting restrictions on things like this, that is when we inch one step closer to killing what it means to be an American.

The music is great. Download the show for that.

Wdpenny, youre so full of hate that it's blinding you. I have three words for you... move to Canada.

I donÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂt think I could have picked a better show to be my first. I am proud to say I purposely picked this show because of its political undertones. I think it added so much more to my experience. I can't wait for my next show, political or not. :)

waahh waahh . cry babies! art reflects life and personal emotions.music is about life, but most people who go see the cheese are trying to escape. if your gonna throw a hissy fit because the string cheese are political than you need to grow up and join the real world.these guys have oppions to just like you. if you didnt like it you should have left. bottom line is art reflects life the guys in the cheese live in america where people are relly quick to speek out about polatics these days did you forget we are at war! and they are hippies! i could have cared less what they said, ive heard enough opionions from all sides and one more isnt gonna kill me. so for all you complainers out there shut up and enjoy or dont listen!

about the politics...
hippies get so angry when someone says they don't want to hear sci's politics. its not an issue of what thier opinion is, i don't care if they had been the world's largest Bush backers. i don't pay good money for some corny mc and a bunch of banter about the importance for voting but only if it's for the right candidate. you want to hear politics turn on cspan, but damn their is not a thing in the world wrong with a person saying that they don't want to be alienated by politics at an event that is suppossed to be about the music. so you want to support their views, thats super. hug a tree, don't shower, and protest the man thru unemployment but shut the hell up and keep your oppinion to yourself, because believe it or not everyone doesn't want to hear it and most people don't cram their opinion into your ears.
about the show...
killer 3rd set, no doubt the best. the 2nd set was no doubt interesting with some covers im sure well never hear again but lacked tightness and energy that come from the old staples(whats with phish bashing? can't people like multiple bands wihtout someone saying the other band sucks, get a life). first set was solid. i like the sirius sbd feed better but different strokes. this sound good though. over all a great show, not perfect but well worth the grab.

Music is a beautiful thing; it's a universal language. Through this language many people express their deepest thoughts and emotions. The use of music for debating political issues is not a new thing, some very large stones have been moved with it.
Now, this IS NOT a political forum so I won't rant and rave about my political standings like many posts before me. The point of this is one thing: MUSIC.
Cheese went into this place and just fucking rocked the house. The issue was the party, man, not the political stuff, but if they want to throw a little awareness to a swing state in a very important election, go ahead guys, be my guest.
This band is undergoing some very intresting changes, one of them being an ever-growing fan base, and with that a public voice. Everybody has the right to an opinion and now they can talk about theirs'. Please don't come if you don't like it, you all knew it would be there, and it's you, not them who put a damper on my trip. This show should have five stars, but because of petty, narrow-minded people it doesn't... oh well. I'm proud to be part of this incredible time, place, and energetic spirit. Remember; "Nothing lasts forever".

dont listen to any of those idiots saying the political took it down u dont want it then dont put that part on disc. a terrific show a must download!! cheese brought it so download it

Hey this is a great show...Sounds amazing..keep up the great work boys...Now as for the last review that was posted up here: The Hulaween show this year was also labeled the WePublican Convention, so before you even were to go you would know that it would be politically charged, also why the hell do you have a problem with people speaking their minds... Just because Cheese are widely loved (shall i say famous?) does not mean that they cannot have a say...It is the modern soapbox..something that is inherintly tied to American culture. A lot of people who are paying attention realize that this country is going to shit, and because they love this country too, they are going to try and stand up for what they believe in...So quit your complaining and relax man...Now lets see some Cheese in Ohio!

A great experience for the final day of the fall Cheese tour. Great covers early and an insane Michael Meyers Halloween jam in set III. A bit political with the election the following week but overall great fun. A must have for a Phan of Cheese. -Dooties-

Seen over 20 incidents and this was one of the best. I got the live cheese download, so I cannot speak of the sound quality. The Howard is exceptional with a very unique "Halloween" jam. I think the political stuff was good as well, after all this show was two days before the elections, and it gave an interesting theme for the show. Either way seeing Bush, Cheney, and Rummy heads jamming with the Cheese was simply hilarious. Also glad to see the addition of Jason Hann, I fell he gives the Cheese a stronger, fuller sound. Can't wait for NYE.

we could all do without most the election stuff, but hey, its their show. this tape is not very good quality. there is an XM broadcast of the DSBD recording of this that was on bt.etree.org I reccomend you get that over this, it sounds sweet as hell

Can't agree with those who think this download has exemplary sound quality: too muddy. Definitely rocks hard, though.

Well, I was at this show and it was just sick!!!!! My first incident, but nonetheless I could tell that it was an awesome one. I will admit, I think there was a little too much political talk. I'm guessing that about 95% of that corwd was gonna vote for John Kerry, or at least not vote for Bush, so I guess the Cheese just could have spoke about a minute or two and had the same effect. It was kinda crummy to see the emcee get pelted with all those glowsticks...

Anyways, the show was sick, and I'm just gonna highlight acouple parts. The Born on the Wrong Planet was fucking awesome. Really funky and groovy. I walked in just after they started playing it, and I was pretty happy. Second set was just as tight. Rockin' in the free world was amazing. Guess you had to be there. Third set had some entrenching jams. WOW. I can't say much more. Absolutely great show.

Furthermore, this recording is great. I really don't think you can get a better audience recording than this. Good job Tim.

I'm gonna have to agree with BCwharton there about the political nonsense wasting time where they could be playing music instead. I'm no Bush fan since I live in China and am outside the USA bubble, but I still think it's one thing to convey messages of peace, etc, quite another to bash Bush and have a political bias. I thought the message was to vote, not vote for kerry only. Hearing the MC get cheese-chanted offstage proves many felt this way.

Anyway, non-politically, this show was damn good, especially set 3. Covers- eh, it was good to hear them played for the first time, Peace Train was amazing, but all in all set 2 was rather short due to the political nonsense to lead it off. I appreaciate the effort peak experience, etc, puts in, but it only seldom works and is almost always over the top.

Set 3 though, wow. I am still digesting the early Thanksgiving feast that was the 3rd set, so I am not even going to bother trying to review it in detail yet except to repeatedly say Wow. I would at least like to note the great fiddle jam at the end of African Skies (called a Bowa tease by some but really just a random awesome fiddle jam). And an official welcome to J Hann.

This show was amazing. It was by far my favorite SCI show ever. For almost five hours, Cheese covered everyone from Rage Against the Machine to Cat Stevens to Neil Young, displayed their awesome new percussionist, and spun long, beat-driven, psychedelic-techno jams that absolutely rocked. After hours of dancing, I was somehow energized and couldn't stop loving the music. Amazing show, one of the best atmospheres I have ever seen, and an all around successful night, in my opinion.

SCI plays a great set. Their decision to express their vision of how to improve the state of our nation is exactly what we need. Without charismatic leaders the change that is requried will come slowly or not all.

(Yonder Mountain also played a great Halloween show in Cincy, available on the arvhice.)

I went to this show and it was incredible, the way they had the sound set up with the acoustic speakers located all over the venue and the tricks they did with peoples voices that you can hear on this recording. This was my first Cheese show and damn sure not my last it was amazing and you must download this show.

Great songs, great sound quality, crisp jams, but damn that polically driven BS! We come to hear music, we get plenty of opinions everywhere else we look. I love you Cheese, but stick to what you do best! Also, dont get too excited about the covers, I am sure they were fun live, but not when you really listen to them (peace train is an exception).

HULLAWEEN was freakin nasty... My 18th and best incident so far...I felt like I was going to puke the whole show due to the fact that it was so sick....sound quality is good compaired to alot of the 2004 shows...YOU MUST DOWNLOAD OR PAY THE PRICE !!!!!!!

All I can say is wow. what a better way to enjoy my 25th Incident than on Halloween. The costumes were way out of control, and where the hell do all those glow-sticks come from? Good download.

Holy be-gesus was this show sick. If you were there, you can't even put into words what the 2nd set was like. Not to mention the non-stop trance we ALL were in the 3rd set and encore. A MUST download for any sci fan. Mind-bending, space cruise into the heavenly skies! Not sure about sound quality, but if it sucks, turn your radio UP and have a safe journey my friends!

this place was of the hook jammin. All of the covers were CRAZY. i have never been to an incident with cover songs like that. CAT STEVENS and BEATLES. WOW!!!! 3 sets. great costumes. great time. i hope this download is good quality. download it anyway just to here the first time played songs

This show was Godlike. Nothing else can be said (I don't know about sound quality because I don't have it yet, but I was there).